Though there are without a doubt many negatives that can come from the media we consume and the mediums we use to view media, there are also many positives. For RUSL's Digital Well-Being week, here are some mediums that are for your own well-being. Written by Madi Wong, Writer/Blogger for RU Student Life

As part of the Student Action Series, here are five awesome podcasts that are making a difference. Plug your headphones in, turn bluetooth on, stream one of these and indulge yourself into each episode! Written by Madi Wong, Writer/Blogger for RU Student Life

It has been a long and cold semester but reading week is here, which means we have made it through the first half and can only go up from here! You may find yourself having to actually read or study but since there are no classes, try and get out and enjoy your well earned break as well. By Madi Wong, Writer/Blogger for RU Student Life

If you aren't a winter person, look no further. You are in the right place. Warm weather and sunshine are what I prefer too but in a way, we are lucky to live in a country that gets to experience all four seasons. Bundle up and stay positive, because there are still a bunch of ways to live your best life during the season! Written by Madi Wong, Writer/Blogger for RU Student Life

Animals simply put you in a good mood and we could all use more of that around this time of year! Here's five furry friends you can always find on campus. By Maxine Kozak, Storyteller for RU Student Life

As Smashmouth once said, the years really do start coming and they don't stop coming. 2018 is coming to an end, folks! Here are 13 of our favourite memes from this year. By Maxine Kozak, Storyteller for RU Student Life

Tis the holiday season, Rye students! For the next few weeks, we can fully submerge ourselves in everything fun, tasty, bright and relaxing! There are so many activities and scenarios that we can all relate to during this time of year. So, what better way for me to write about them, than through 'Elf' gifs? Here are 15 gifs from the movie 'Elf' that perfectly describe the holiday season. Written by Madi Wong, Writer/Blogger for RU Student Life

Let me see if I can get this right for most of us Rye students. We love our friends dearly. We're grateful for them and want them to have the best of all things. And now that Christmas is around the corner, we wish we could spoil them with something spectacular. But, that all is put on pause when we look at our bank accounts and realize that we don't have enough gingerbread this year to royally spoil them. Here are 10 great and inexpensive gifts you can get your friends this Christmas. Happy holidays! Written by Madi Wong Writer/Blogger for RU Student Life

The semester is coming to an end. Exam schedules have been posted, essays and final assignments are due in the next few weeks. It's a stressful time and I'm sure we're all feeling the nerves and anxiousness of getting everything done in such a short amount of time. However, it is important to remember to take care of ourselves both mentally and physically during these times. We'll all feel overwhelmed at some point but there are definitely ways to help us cope through the stress. Here are my tips to combating stress during this season helps. Let's get this semester done, y'all! Written by Madi Wong, Writer/Blogger for RU Student Life

Rye students! Today is National Cookie Day. That's right. For all you cookie monsters out there, or anyone who is looking for an excuse to buy a tasty baked good, today is your day. Especially with exams in session, you deserve to treat yourself. Here are a few places downtown you can pick up a delicious cookie. Written by Madi Wong, Blogger/Writer for RU Student Life